BRITISH COINS, Aethelred II, Silver Penny, Long Cross type (997-1003), BMC type IVa, Northampton mint, moneyer Aethelnoth, draped bust left, pellet behind, legend commences at lower left, + ÆÐELRÆD REX. ΛNGLO, rev long voided cross with three crescent terminals, + ÆÐELNOÐ M.O HAM, 1.55g (BMC 111 as Southampton; N 774; S 1151). A few peck marks each side, lightly toned, about very fine and a very scarce mint.
This moneyer was once thought to represent Southampton, but has since been proven to be Northampton.
Estimate: £450-550